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Helping hands for the wounded

Squeezing rubber-covered robotic prosthetic hands, Bangladesh protesters wounded during the deadly revolution to topple autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina test out replacement arms for their lost limbs.

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November 25, 2024
Reopening of nuke plant stirs up past fears
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Reopening of nuke plant stirs up past fears

The planned reopening of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant is praised as a boon for Pennsylvania and a boost for AI, but it is loathed by residents still haunted by a near-catastrophic meltdown there in 1979.

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November 25, 2024
Poor nations slam R5.4trn deal
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Poor nations slam R5.4trn deal

Wealthy polluters agree to chip in on climate costs.

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November 25, 2024
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Lebanon air turmoil

Lebanon said Israeli air strikes on Saturday killed more than 55 people, many of them in central Beirut, as Israel's defence minister vowed decisive action against Hezbollah, in a call with his US counterpart.

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November 25, 2024
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Bali Nine may return home

The remaining members of the \"Bali Nine\" drug ring could be released from Indonesia and returned to Australia if \"ongoing\" talks succeed, a minister said yesterday.

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November 25, 2024
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Canada apologises for killing dogs

The Canadian government officially apologized on Saturday to an indigenous community for the killing of several hundred sled dogs by police more than half a century ago.

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November 25, 2024
Road runners' hero
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Road runners' hero

She was an amazing person who will be missed.

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November 25, 2024
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Protesting landmines

Survivors and sniffing dogs joined hundreds of people at Cambodia's Angkor Wat yesterday for a march against landmines after the US decision to send anti-personnel mines to Ukraine.

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November 25, 2024
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Two-pot retirement system a huge success

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) says the implementation of the two-pot retirement system was a huge success.

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November 25, 2024
Big races for Murphy
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Big races for Murphy

Large purse of R300 000 has drawn a competitive line-up.

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November 25, 2024
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Malema says EFF has been infiltrated

EFF leader Julius Malema claims the red berets have been infiltrated by double agents, with founding members being captured in the run-up to their national elective conference next month.

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November 25, 2024
Professionals cry foul
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Professionals cry foul

Some 6 000 officials needed instead of the current 1 712.

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November 25, 2024
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Limpopo roads chief booted out over wasteful expenditure

Road Agency Limpopo (RAL) chief executive has been fired for overcommitting road projects to the tune of R1.3 billion in the province.

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November 25, 2024
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Tears of joy as nanny receives new car from family

\"We love you Nosi. Happy driving.\" These were the heart-warming sentiments expressed by a family in a video surprising their child's nanny with a brand new car.

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November 25, 2024
For the love of the vine...
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For the love of the vine...

In her 20s, she attended her first wine tasting and the rest is history.

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November 25, 2024
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Joburg needs to 'get its act together' for the G20 summit

Cape Town's tourism industry is booming, and it doesn't need the Group of 20 (G20) leaders' summit in 2025 as much as Johannesburg does.

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November 25, 2024
Only 16% youth are hopeful
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Only 16% youth are hopeful

Corruption and crime seen as major impediments to progress.

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November 25, 2024
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Zuma 'return to ANC possible'

Analysts say he wants to exploit the factions.

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November 25, 2024
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Miracle pill to stop methane cow burps

A scientist guides a long tube into the mouth and down to the stomach of Thing 1, a two-month-old calf that is part of a research project aiming to prevent cows from burping methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

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November 25, 2024
Vienna lights up streets for shoppers
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Vienna lights up streets for shoppers

MARKETS: SUPPORT FOR STRUGGLING RETAILERS

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November 23, 2024
A front-row seat to the rich tapestry of nature
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A front-row seat to the rich tapestry of nature

River cruising offers intimate experience

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November 23, 2024
The song remains the same
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The song remains the same

It's the message not the medium that's important

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November 23, 2024
Downs intent on hitting hard
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Downs intent on hitting hard

If you think Mamelodi Sundowns will take their foot off the pedal should they race to an early lead in the Carling Knockout final against Magesi FC, then you're grossly mistaken.

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November 23, 2024
Clean sweep beckons
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Clean sweep beckons

STICK: SPRINGBOKS CHASE THE COMPLETE PERFORMANCE AGAINST WALES

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November 23, 2024
Recognising burgeoning talent
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Recognising burgeoning talent

AWARDS: FEINBERG-MNGOMEZULU COULD CAP A BREAKTHROUGH YEAR IN MONACO

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November 23, 2024
Deputy Howley backs Gatland to get Wales out of trouble
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Deputy Howley backs Gatland to get Wales out of trouble

Under-fire Wales boss Warren Gatland is the \"world's best coach\" and going nowhere, according to assistant Rob Howley (right).

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November 23, 2024
Flyhalf is very 'Sexton-esque'
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Flyhalf is very 'Sexton-esque'

Sam Prendergast (above) has never been lacking in self-confidence, with his talent evident to many, and today he will get to pull the strings for Ireland at flyhalf in the Test against Fiji.

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November 23, 2024
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Scottish success riding on Aussie Test

Huw Jones believes the success of Scotland's November international campaign will be judged on whether they beat a rejuvenated Australia at Murrayfield tomorrow.

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November 23, 2024
French defeat is hard to swallow
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French defeat is hard to swallow

ALL BLACKS: SHOWING HEALTHY RESPECT FOR AZZURRI

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November 23, 2024
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Road running loses a giant personality

If you're a social road runner, there will be people you spot at races who you might not know by name, and you might not even know what they do, but they seem to be everywhere.

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November 23, 2024